Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Monday that he has nominated former U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, presenting him with a nomination letter during a meeting at the White House. The move comes amid renewed discussions about Trump's role in brokering the 2020 Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and several Arab states.
While Nobel nominations remain confidential for 50 years, Netanyahu confirmed the nomination publicly, calling Trump's efforts "a historic breakthrough for regional stability." The White House meeting marked the first public interaction between the two leaders since Trump left office in 2021.
Analysts suggest the nomination highlights ongoing geopolitical alignments in the Middle East, though Nobel watchers note that over 300 candidates are typically nominated annually. The Nobel Committee has not commented on individual nominations.
